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Top Med School Application Strategies Based on GPA and MCAT Score

When deciding where to apply to medical school, too many of our clients submit as many applications as possible in hopes of increasing their odds of acceptance. Unfortunately, this strategy is rarely effective. More often, it results in wasted time completing secondaries, wasted money spent on application fees, and frustration at the end of the …

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Writing Compelling Activity Descriptions to Boost Your Med School Application

Writing Compelling Activity Descriptions to Boost Your Med School Application

Having worked in admissions for more than two decades, I have read thousands of experience and activity descriptions from applicants to medical schools and schools in healthcare-related fields. Some candidates seem to view this element of their application as less important than their personal statement, writing only cursory descriptions of their tasks. This “job description” …

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Best Early Decision Medical Schools: Where EDP Applicants Get Accepted

Do you have a dream school – the one place you’ve always wanted to study medicine – and no other school will do? Do you have a compelling reason for attending one particular program? Maybe your spouse’s job requires them to be in that location, or your only living family member is in the area. …

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Top Strategies for Underrepresented Groups in Medical School Admissions

Each year, I talk to at least one applicant who says they don’t want their ethnic or racial identity to be part of their medical school application. Their hesitation usually stems from a desire to be judged purely upon their merits. This is a noble principle that I respect. However, from the general perspective of …

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Eight Reasons Medical School Applicants Are Rejected

The medical school application process is complex, with multiple steps and potential missteps around each corner. Because each medical school receives thousands of applications every year for a very limited number of seats, both first-time applicants and reapplicants must be extremely careful to avoid the eight most common mistakes that can result in rejections: 1. …

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What to Expect During Medical School

As an incoming medical school student, you’re about to embark on four years of learning, working, and socializing – and then learning and working some more. The best way to prepare yourself for the long road ahead is to know what to expect. In this post, we walk you through the various avenues of medical …

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It’s A Match 2025

On one eagerly anticipated day each March, after years of study and hours of applications and interviews, thousands of medical school students and graduates discover where they will begin their specialty training. This Match Day – March 21, 2025 – 47,208 applicants got their answer. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which oversees the matching …

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13 Tips for Your Residency Personal Statement

Residency applicants can submit applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) starting September 7. Don’t wait until the last minute – get cracking on those residency essays now! Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application; it’s where you explain why you’ve chosen your specialty and show the committee why you’re the …

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University of Washington School of Medicine Secondary Application Tips and Deadlines [2024-2025]

Historically ranked among the country’s very top medical schools for primary care by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) looks for applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in patient education and community health. It is committed to serving the needs of the citizens of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, …

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The AAMC’s PREview: Everything You Need to Know

The PREview exam is a type of situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Unlike quantitative measures, such as one’s MCAT score and GPA, the PREview exam attempts to evaluate the qualitative, or “soft,” skills believed to be just as important for future physicians. By assessing skills such as resilience …

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